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Inside the Premiers summit as Trump’s tariff deadline looms

Canada’s premiers just wrapped up their annual Council of the Federation meeting in Ontario’s cottage country, against the backdrop of serious political and economic pressure.

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Premier Doug Ford speaks to the media during the 2025 summer meeting of Canada’s premiers at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ont., on July 23, 2025.


Ontario Premier Doug Ford and the rest of Canada’s premiers wrapped up their 3-day annual talks last week with Trump threatening tariffs on Aug.1. Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Robert Benzie breaks it down.

Guest: Star Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Robert Benzie

Last week, Canada’s premiers wrapped up their annual Council of the Federation meeting in Ontario’s cottage country, against the backdrop of serious political and economic pressure. With Trump’s threat of tariffs on August 1 looming large, and Prime Minister Mark Carney facing his first major leadership test, the summit was framed as a show of strength and unity. But was that solidarity real behind the scenes? And how prepared are the provinces for an unpredictable trade fight with Trump?

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Saba Eitizaz

Saba Eitizaz is a co-host and producer on the Star’s podcast team. She is based in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½. Follow her on Twitter: .

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